CH040305
Folding single bed in solid cedar and solid teak. Rectangular, criss-crossed base in cedar, with intertwined cotton straps. "Spindle" type profiled leg assembly in solid teak, bolted onto the frame. Removable upholstered mattress and bolster covered in anthracite grey cotton cloth.
Circa 1955-56.
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Provenance: Student housing at Panjab University (sector 14), "M.L.A. Hostel" (hostel for civi servants) and "M.L.A. Flat" (residence for civil servants) in Chandigarh, sector 3 and private homes in Chandigarh. History: This easy-to-carry bed is inspired by the traditional Indian "Charpoi", which is taken outside to sleep in hot weather.
Photo ref.: Catalogue Wright Auction, similar model, sale on 08/06/2010 in Chicago, page 91, lot no. 576. Sold for $6250 / €5233.
Photo ref.: Catalogue Leclere, similar model, sale on 11/10/2016 in Marseille, page 23, lot no. 118. Sold for €11951.
Photo ref.: Catalogue Phillips - Design London, similar model, sale on 27/04/2017, page 85, lot no. 64. Sold for £27500 / €32633.
Photo ref.: Catalogue Phillips – Design London, similar model, sale on 20/09/2017, lot no. 44. Sold for £23437 / €26490.
Photo ref.: Catalogue Phillips – Design London, similar model, sale on 18/10/2018, page 97, lot no. 46. Sold for £35000 / €39830.
Photo ref.: Catalogue Piasa, similar model, sale on 06/12/2018 in Paris, page 16, lot no. 20. Sold for €23400.
